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Teen Life-Flighted to Morgantown After Falling From Clarksburg Parking Garage

Teen Life-Flighted to Morgantown After Falling From Clarksburg Parking Garage

A 14-year-old boy was flown to Morgantown for treatment Monday afternoon after falling from a downtown Clarksburg parking garage, authorities said.
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Former Del. Elliott Pritt Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Child Exploitation Charges

Former Del. Elliott Pritt Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Child Exploitation Charges

On Monday, Former Del. Elliott Pritt pleaded “not guilty” to federal charges accusing him of child sexual exploitation, coercion of a child under 18, and witness tampering.
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Thurmond Town Council Seeks Attorney to Challenge Park Service Demolition Plans

Thurmond Town Council Seeks Attorney to Challenge Park Service Demolition Plans

The Town of Thurmond is seeking pro bono legal representation to challenge the National Park Service’s plans to demolish historically significant structures in the New River Gorge community.
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Governor Morrisey Announces 5 Million for West Virginia Water Infrastructure

Governor Morrisey Announces $145 Million for West Virginia Water Infrastructure

West Virginia is committing another $145 million toward water and wastewater infrastructure as state officials seek to address aging utility systems and accelerate projects across the state.
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Governor Morrisey Announces .2 Million Investment in Wheeling

Governor Morrisey Announces $3.2 Million Investment in Wheeling

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $3.2 million state investment Tuesday to help launch construction of the more than $25 million Wheeling Gateway Center, a tourism development expected to attract 175,000 visitors annually and support 87 permanent jobs.
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Young Morgantown Man Charged With Damaging Flock Camera

Young Morgantown Man Charged With Damaging Flock Camera

A 20-year-old Morgantown man has been charged in Monongalia County after authorities alleged he damaged a Flock camera.
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Flood Recovery Continues in Upshur & Lewis Counties After Flash Flooding Claims Two Lives

Flood Recovery Continues in Upshur & Lewis Counties After Flash Flooding Claims Two Lives

Recovery efforts continue across Upshur and Lewis counties this week after historic flash flooding triggered by more than 6 inches of rain in just a few hours devastated communities, damaged homes and infrastructure, and claimed two lives.
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Del. Elliott Pritt Facing Federal Charge Alleging Enticement of 15-year-old Girl

Del. Elliott Pritt Facing Federal Charge Alleging Enticement of 15-year-old Girl

A state delegate, and public school teacher has been charged in federal court with enticement of a minor, according to court records.
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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert in Northern West Virginia

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert in Northern West Virginia

Northern West Virginia is still under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift into portions of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic according to state environmental officials.
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Harrison County Delegate Race Headed for Recount

Harrison County Delegate Race Headed for Recount

West Virginia Freedom Caucus founding member and Delegate Laura Kimble is requesting a recount in the Republican primary race for the state House of Delegates’ 71st District after unofficial results showed a six-vote margin.
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